Calendar 2019

Renovated rooms

Denmarks largest Tulipfestival

ULTIMO APRIL AND MAYDuring May one can experience Denmarks largest Tulipfestival in the beautiful and historic castle garden.

The leading tulip growers in Denmark and Holland display their most beautiful tulips.

Daily open from 10 am - 4 pm.

Living History

21. & 28. APRIL AND 5., 12. & 19. MAY​Gavnø Castle holds many stories. Over time, the many personalities of the noble family Reedtz-Thott have put their own distinctive touch on the manor and the cultural heritage. Several portraits of the family members are to be found in Gavnø's large collection of original portraits.

Now the portraits are brought to life giving today's children and adults an insight into the stories of a Danish manor house. A group of volunteer storytellers in historically correct costumes will meet the guests in an engaging telling of life in a Danish manor house for hundreds of years.

Mothers Day

12 MAYSpoil your mother or someoone you hold dear and explore Gavnø's many sights this special day.

Experience Denmark's largest Tulipfestival and enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the castle garden.

​Open dagligt from 10 am - 5 pm

Kristi Himmelfartsdag

17 MAYExperience Denmark's largest Tulipfestival and enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the castle garden.

Explore the newly renovated rooms and interior origating from the 17th century.

Open daily from 10 am - 5 pm.

Tulip Event

19 MAYDo you love tulips?

Our guests are invited to come and dig up our 1st class tulip bulbs, take them home and let them dry during the summer and plant them again in the fall.

The first-to-one principle applies. Remember to bring a small shovel and sacks. The bulbs are free - normal entrance fee applies.

Christmas Fair at Gavnø Castle

2 - 3 & 8 - 10 NOVEMBERThe baroness at Gavnø Castle simply loves Christmas and therefore established the event Christmas Fair at Gavnø. Now, 12 years later, it is the largest Christmas Market in Denmark.

​About 150 market stands are divided in the historic farm building from the 18th century. Imagine passing the old stone bridge to the island of Gavnø and seeing the castle reveal itself as the most beautiful setting.